Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation's Annual Community Meeting Returns September 15!
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michimich -- The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) will host its 2026 Annual Community Meeting (ACM) on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Morris J. Lawrence Building at Washtenaw Community College.

The annual gathering brings together residents, donors, nonprofit and civic leaders, and community partners to connect, see philanthropy in action, and explore how collective efforts are helping strengthen communities throughout Washtenaw County.

What Attendees Can Expect
This year's Annual Community Meeting will offer opportunities to:

• Connect Across Community - Build relationships and exchange ideas with residents, donors, nonprofit leaders, civic partners, and others invested in Washtenaw County.
• Explore Impact in Action - Learn how AAACF's grantmaking, scholarships, partnerships, and impact investing are putting community resources to work and advancing the priorities reflected in its S.E.E.D.S. framework.
• Hear Community Perspectives - Connect with AAACF leadership and staff through an interactive Q&A and hear directly from donors about their experiences, motivations, and impact in the community.
• Look Toward What's Next - Explore how community voices, collaboration, and philanthropy can continue building a stronger, more equitable and resilient Washtenaw County.

Small Seeds, Mighty Roots
Since 1963, AAACF has connected resources with community needs to strengthen the quality of life throughout Washtenaw County. Its work is rooted in a simple but powerful promise: For Good. For Ever. For All.

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Today, that commitment continues through S.E.E.D.S., AAACF's framework for philanthropy, partnership, and long-term community investment. Like planting a garden, meaningful change requires intention, care, and time. S.E.E.D.S. focuses on strengthening community voices, advancing equity, expanding rural reach, developing the next generation, and securing the future through impact investing.

Small Seeds, Mighty Roots reflects that philosophy and the spirit of this year's Annual Community Meeting: recognizing the ideas, relationships, and investments planted across Washtenaw County today and the lasting impact they can grow for generations to come.

Event Details
What: AAACF 2026 Annual Community Meeting (ACM)
When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Where: Washtenaw Community College, Morris J. Lawrence Building, 4800 E Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Who: This event is open to the public and Washtenaw County residents, donors, nonprofit and civic leaders, community partners, and others who care about the region's future
Registration: https://www.aaacf.org/about/aaacf-2026-acm-registration

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The Annual Community Meeting is an opportunity to celebrate what has taken root through collective effort - and consider what we can continue to grow together.

About the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) is a permanent charitable endowment dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Washtenaw County. Since 1963, AAACF has connected donors, nonprofits, and community partners to address pressing needs and create lasting impact. Through grantmaking, scholarships, and impact investing, AAACF stewards resources to advance equity, opportunity, and resilience, helping the region thrive for generations to come. Learn more at www.aaacf.org.